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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,624.55, 40,882.37 and 17,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,624.55, 40,882.37 and 17,688.93 is: 24,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,624.55 : 40,882.37 = 17,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,624.55/40,882.37 = 17,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,624.55x = 40,882.37 × 17,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,624.55x = 723,165,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,165,292.72/29,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.01

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